The marvellous region of Provence is the perfect destination for long term rentals in the South of France in 2025. Here we present 10 cottages available for long term rentals in Provence, France, during Autumn 2024-2025. Provence is ever bit as magical as you imagine. The lavender fields, hilltop villages and the historical cities of Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence all combine to create a wonderful destination for a long vacation in the South of France. 

To help you find the perfect area to rent a property in France in 2025 we have prepared a list of the most popular long term rental locations in France. If you are planning a long stay in France during 2025, then let us help you find the best area to be based. This is not an exhaustive list, but from my knowledge and travels around Languedoc, Provence and the South of France, I would recommend the following 10 places as good options for long term rentals in France:

Perpignan is situated in between the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border. With it's mild winters and long hot summers, it is the perfect destination for find a long term rental in France. Here we feature 9 long term rentals near Perpignan, France, currently available from through 2024 into 2025. 

It is not always easy to rent a house in France on an annual or monthly basis if you are a foreigner. If you are looking to come to France during 2025, either to study, or to work or for a long vacation; then finding a suitable house to rent is obviously going to be high on your list of priorities. Unfortunately, the French system is not that geared up to help foreign nationals renting property in France on a long term basis, especially if they have no previous financial history in France. 

Montpellier is a great place to be based for a long term rental in France. Montpellier is the fastest growing city in France and it has everything you need for a long stay in France. Here we feature some popular rental properties close to Montpellier which are currently available for rent during 2025.

If you are moving to France in 2025 and you need to keep to a budget, then finding a cheap house to rent is going to be your No.1 concern. This collection of 13 cheap long term rental properties in France under €700 won't break the bank and they will ensure that you can still live the dream in the South of France.

The countryside around the Southern France town of Carcassonne, has proved to be a very popular place finding a long term rental property in the last couple of years. Here is a selection of 10 houses currently available for rent in the Carcassonne area of Southern France during 2025. 

In terms of a location for long term rentals in France, Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It has over 2,000 years of history and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Here we showcase 10 long term rental properties in Beziers and the surrounding villages available to rent during 2025.

If you are looking for a long term rental in the South of France during 2025, then we have a number of French Cottage properties suitable for rental all year around. At Long term rentals in France we personally inspect all the Cottages that we advertise to make sure that they are properly equipped for a long term let.

The Cote d'Azur is a fantastic location for a winter long term rental in France. The weather is stunning, you will always find a festival or local market to visit and you can combine glitzy resorts with quaint old French villages. There is a fantastic range of Cote d'Azur properties for long term let in France - from 6 bedroom villas overlooking the coast to beach apartments.

The port town of Sete on the Mediterranean coast is a popular destination for customers looking for long term rental properties in South France. Don't be put off by the slightly scruffy outskirts to the town, in the centre you will find some beautiful old buildings built around a canal system. We love Sete and it has become one of the fastest growing property hot spots in the Languedoc. 

More and more people are choosing the South of France for a long winter vacation. At Long term rentals in France we have established a reputation as the leading provider of winter lets in South France. Here we feature 14 properties to rent over the winter in France during 2024-25.